Hyacinthus, Dutch Hyacinth 'Gipsy Queen'

Hyacinthusorientalis

Genus
Hyacinthus (hy-uh-SIN-thus)
Species
orientalis (or-ee-en-TAY-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

GARBERVILLE, California

Skowhegan, Maine

Belleville, Michigan

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Coshocton, Ohio

, Ontario

Grants Pass, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Media, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Gilmer, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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Las Cruces, NM (Zone 8a) | January 2014 | positive

For me, more pinkish then apricot but still enough of an orange tint that they are distinct from the true pinks.2nd year...my blooms were...Read More

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| March 2010 | neutral

Hybridized by G.van der Meij, 1927

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